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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Ash Tray, Wiltshaw and Robinson, mid to late 1900's
Demonstrates domestic items manufactured soon after the establishment of the tramway systems in Ballarat.Ash Tray - white glazed on front, unglazed rear with gold edge trim, light weight China in the shape of a "spade" with an image of the intersection of Sturt St and Lydiard St from the Post Office looking at the buildings on the south side of Sturt St including the Town Hall with two electric trams and the tram lines in the view. One of the trams is hauling a trailer. Possibly made mid to late 1900's. On rear has the makers stamp of "W&R Stoke on Trent" http://nicholnack.com.au/wiltshaw-robinson-patterns/index.php - accessed details that it is the mark of Wiltshaw and Robinson.tramways, trams, ash tray, sturt st, lydiard st, town hall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 8, W. J. Llewelyn, BTPS tram 27 making its first trip across Wendouree Parade, 7/12/1974 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the establishment by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of eight images of BTPS tram 27 making its first trip across Wendouree Parade following the installation of the depot junction trackwork on Saturday 7 December 1974. Features Richard Gilbert holding the flag, Clyde Croft driving the tram and other BTPS workers. Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, depot junction, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 6, W. J. Llewelyn, BTPS tram 40 making its first trip along Wendouree Parade, 7/12/1974 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the establishment by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of six images of BTPS tram 40 making its first trip along Wendouree Parade following the installation of the depot junction trackwork on Saturday 7 December 1974. .1 at Gardens Loop .2 to .6 at St Aidans Drive Features Richard Gilbert, Len Millar and Geoff Cargeeg. Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, gardens loop, st aidans drive, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 6, W. J. Llewelyn, 7/12/1974 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the establishment by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of six images of BTPS tram 40 making its first trip to Carlton St. Wendouree Parade and then returning to the depot following the installation of the depot junction trackwork on Saturday 7 December 1974. .1 to .4 - at Carlton St .5 and .6 - Depot Junction. Features Richard Gilbert and Clyde Croft Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 6, W. J. Llewelyn, 7/12/1974 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the establishment by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of six images of BTPS tram 27 making its first trip along Wendouree Parade following the installation of the depot junction trackwork on Saturday 7 December 1974. .1 and .2 - St Aidans Drive .3 to .6 - at Carlton St Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, carlton st, st aidans drive, tram 27 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Plan - Drawings: 88732 (Proposed D/F Aerial, D/F Aerial Proposed Layouts, Aerials Arrangement, Aircraft Sealing, Cabinet Layout, Proposed Mounting, Proposed ‘Porters Installation), 89685 - Aerial Column Assembly, 89686 - Aerial Assembly, 89688 - Housing Top, 89689 - Housing Bottom, 89690 - Housing, 89691 - Screen, 89696 - Assembly Aerial Flange, 89699 - Flange, 8o702 - Stub Shaft, 89703 - Tube Inner, 89704 - Housing, 89705 - Bearing Upper, 89706 - Block Lamps, 89707 - Bracket, 89708 - Body, 89709 - Plate Illuminating, 89710 - Stop Plate, 89711 - Block Plug Mount, 89712 - Cap, 89713 - Scale, 89714 - Spacer, 89715 - Catch Pin, 89780 - Aerial Assembly, 89791 - Top Steady Anchorage Assembly, 90072 - Modifications Cessna, 90376 - Aerial Assembly Porter, 90391 - Modifications Porter, 90405 - Drilling Jig, o3031 - Experimental Auxiliary Aerial Project Thorough, Weapons Research Establishment
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Magazine (Item) - "Aviation Heritage" Weapons Research Establishment at Woomera magazine June 1987
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - Project Thorough: Approval of Antenna Design - Cessna and Porter, Department of Supply. Weapons Research Establishment
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document - Stress Report WRE Maps II in Pilatus Porter A/C, Weapons Research Establishment
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Drawing - Specification BS249 - Sleeve; Specification BS1476-HE19WP - Pad Mounting; Specification BS970 EN58J - Catch; Specification BS970 En1A - Connector Bracket; Specification BS970 EN57 - Pin, Weapons Research Establishment
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Drawing - Item List for 89686D - Arial Assembly; Item List for 89744 Brake Sub-Assembly; Item List for 89791B - Top Steady Anchorage Assembly; Item List for 89696B - Arial, Flange Assembly, Weapons Research Establishment
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Drawing - LMS 8755 - Oil Tank Breather Extension WRE Temporary Trials Installation, Weapons Research Establishment
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Drawing - Drawing Nos. 89692 - Gasket; 89693 - Plug Modified; 89694 - Element Outline; 89695 - Spacer; 89697 - Nut; 89698 - Washer; 89700 - Post; 89701 - Key; 89716 - Pin Threaded; 89717 - Connector Bracket; 89718 - Sliding Lock Retainer; 89719 - Block; 89720 - Straight Clamp; 89721 - Socket Modified; 89722 - Plate Mounting; 89723 - Plate Receptacle Mount; 89724 - Spring; 89u25 - Spring; 89726 - Spring; 89727 - Spring; 89728 - Bracket; 89729 - Clamp; 89730 - Pin Stop; 89731 - Button; 8o732 - Pin; 89733 - Nut; 89734 - Spring; 89735 - Cover Hinged; 89736 - Plate Hinge; 89737 - Washer; 89738 - Washer; 89739 - Washer; 89740 - Clamp Top; 89741 - Clamp Bottom; 89742 - Screw; 89743 - Mount; 89744 - Brake Sub Assembly; 89745 - Screw; 89746 - Sliding Lock Post; 89747 - Shaft; 89748 - Flange; 89749 - Brake; 89750 - Tappet; 89751 - Screw Top Plate; 89752 - Ring Retaining; 89753 - Locking Ring; 89754 - Knob; 89755 - Bearing Lower; 89756 - Plate; 89757 - Pin; 89758 - Hand Grip; 89759 - Pin Cam; 89760 - Insert; 80761 - Spacer; 89762 - Seal; 89763 - Bar Handle; 89764 - Key; 89765 - Ring Rotating; 89766 - Screw; 89767 - Support Ring; 89768 - Circlip; 89769 - Switch, Weapons Research Establishment
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document - Item List for 896850 - Aerial Column Assembly, Weapons Research Establishment
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document - Specification B51470 N53 1/2 H - Cover; Specification B51476 HE 9-W - Bracket; Tape Recorder Rear Modification, Weapons Research Establishment
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat support for tramway preservation is small: President", 25/09/1972 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with the people who were involved in the early formation of the BTPS and the 1972 Annual General Meeting.Newspaper clipping from The Courier of Ballarat of Monday 25/9/1972 with two photos. Article quotes BTPS President saying support for the BTPS was still small. This followed the Annual General Meeting of the Society the previous Saturday. Other items were the trams had been transferred from the old SEC depot, Incorporation was being sought, track laying and maintenance work underway. Two photos 1084i1: - Photo shows Lindsay Bounds, Clyde Croft and David Wisher spreading gravel along No. 2 road. 1084i2: - Photo shows group of Board members at meeting: Mr. G. Netherway, Mr. M. Calnin, Mr. C.W.Jessup, Mr. R.Gilbert and Mr. H.Cain (President) See Reg Item 3824 for a print of the actual photograph. Second copy added 28/10/2005.On top edge of cutting in black ink "25/9/72"trams, tramways, btps, construction, museum establishment, agm -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Society puzzled by response", 13/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/12/1972, with the BTPS Vice President Mr. M. Calnin expressing puzzlement at the official and public response to the Society's efforts to establish its tourist tram route near Wendouree Parade. He contrasted this to the enthusiasm in Bendigo. Also mentions the development of Sovereign Hill. Notes track laying work underway this weekend.date in blue ink of "13/12/72" in top area of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, museum establishment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bringing back the trams", Apr. 1973
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, ?/4/1973 of five members of the BTPS lifting a rail onto sleepers along the position of the access track. Features from Left (W. A. Doubleday, ? (behind a person), ?, L. Bounds and J. Bounds)date in pencil of "12?/4/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, track laying, museum establishment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Council to Count Cost of Saving some Trams", 6/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 6/8/1971 about the request by the BTPS to approve in principle the operation of a working tramway museum in Ballarat. Mentions track in Wendouree Parade, temporary storage of trams in the depot, tramcars to be allocated to the BTPS, findings of the Tourism Committee and comments from Councillors. Also notes statement by Mr. Tom Evans about the approval of the SEC for the used of the existing depot for storage until the new depot is built. Suggest that a bogey (bogie) be kept to enable the reconstruction of a horse tram. Sir Arthur Nicholson expressed concern about the use of Wendouree Parade due to the narrowness of the roadway.trams, tramways, btps, museum establishment, sec depot, tom evans -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Talk on tram plans", 10/11/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 10/11/1971 about a letter from the BTPS placed before the Council meeting on the previous Monday night, concerning membership, volunteer workers, proposed expenditure on buildings. The Mayor, Cr. Chisholm said still many loose ends, and Cr Mills questioned the accuracy of the figures.Hand stamped in black ink "10 Nov. 1971" on bottom edge.trams, tramways, btps, museum establishment, city of ballaarat, city council -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Let us envisage future demands" - Courier Editorial, 22/11/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/11/1971 - editorial item - about the consideration by the City Council for a tourist tram network in Ballarat. Mentions that though Bendigo saved a substantial part of its system through Government approval, it barely caused a tremor in Ballarat. Mentions BTPS seeking approval for the Botanical Gardens, the demolition of the system in the centre of Ballarat, money given to Sovereign Hill. Finishes by seeking support for 'our new tram venture'.trams, tramways, courier editorial, city of ballarat, museum establishment, bendigo, btps, demolition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, 'Council not responsible', 5/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972, about the Ballaarat City Council telling the Department of State Development, that while it is putting no obstacles in the way of the BTPS, it will not accept any responsibility for its future operation or maintenance. Mentions Cr. A Pittard, the Historical and Tourist Projects Committee of Council.In red ink top right hand corner '5/7/72'trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, museum establishment, a. pittard -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram shed as a Museum?", 10/12/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 10/12/1970 about the retention of the tramline in Wendouree Parade as a tourist attraction has been urged by the Brown Hill Progress Association. Notes suggested times of operation, depot could be a mechanical transport museum and intended to approach local Members of Parliament and various organisations as well.In pencil in top right hand corner '10/12/70'trams, tramways, brown hill progress association, museum establishment, tram preservation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams not playthings", 5/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972, about the concerns of the Brown Hill Progress Association that the tramway preservation project does not become "a plaything" for people who may want to play trams". Spoke about control of the organisation by Ballarat people. Cr. Chisholm noted the BTPS had six Ballarat based members on the Board, including the President. Cr. Pittard moved that a copy of the letter be sent to the BTPS.In red ink in top right hand corner '5/7/72'trams, tramways, brown hill progress association, museum establishment, btps, city of ballaarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "SEC replies to Lake Tram route proposal", 14/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the discussions and views of the SEC about operation of historic trams in Ballarat after the closure of the SEC operated system.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 14/9/1971 about a letter to the City Council from the SEC about the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee's proposal to operate a tram service on the lake route for a trail period. SEC said that this was not practical and advised that the sheds could only be used to house the trams. Noted that the SEC proposed to sell the land in 1972, and the Council's proposal that certain materials be stored. Quotes Cr. Chisholm (Mayor) and City Engineer (Mr. R. J. Sharp). Image added 20/11/2013In black ink in the top right hand corner of the item - '14/9/71'trams, tramways, museum establishment, btps, depot, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, "Truck, tram collide", "Group charters tram", "Ballarat plans tram museum", 1971
Set of three newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 2/4/1971 with photo of tram 28 after is collision the previous day with a semi-trailer at the intersection of Princes and Victoria Streets. Gives names of the vehicle drivers and cost of the damage. Photo is of the tram returning to the depot under its own power. Tram passenger named as Margaret Foley, tram driven by James Mason and the truck driven by Gerald Winter of Gordon. See Reg Item 672.1 for a print of the Courier Photograph. Second is from The Courier, Ballarat, 15/4/1971 of the Brown Hill Progress Association chartering a tram to create interest in the project for the retention of Ballarat's trams. The tram was to leave Drummond and Sturt St. intersection the following Sunday at 1245. Item mentions the election of an interim executive and expression of interest of people outside the city. Third is from The Sun, Melbourne, 31/5/1971 about Ballarat 'tram-lovers' deciding to have a working tramway museum. Quotes Mr. Paul Nicholson, a member of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society. Notes that Museum will have eight trams using two miles of existing track around Lake Wendouree. Also notes that the SEC had received 88 applications for the 44 trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo.Image of the 3rd item added 28/3/2011 - see i1 and for the actual cutting i4. Original of newspaper of item 1 - also has items about the future of the railway workshops following a cost review and a story of page 1 of a submission to the Victorian Land Transport enquiry.In red ink on first cutting in top left hand corner "2/4/71" and in blue ink in top right hand corner on second cutting "15/4/71".trams, tramways, accidents, closure, charters, museum establishment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Apex gives $100 to Tramways Society", 25/05/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, page 3, Friday 25/5/1973, of the Ballarat Apex giving $100 to the BTPS the previous day. Has photo of the Club President, Mr John Harley handing the cheque to Mr. Hal Cain (President BTPS) with Apex Treasurer and President Elect Mr Ron Weste and BTPS Vice President, Mr Maurie Calnin looking on. Quotes both parties about the donation. Scan of the whole newspaper item added 28/3/2011.In pencil in the top right hand corner of the item - '25/5/1973'trams, tramways, ballarat apex, donations, btps, museum establishment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Plan to Preserve Ballarat's trams", "Horse drawn trams may be revived for tourists", 28/04/1971 12:00:00 AM
Two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side, with one hole through each cutting. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 28/4/1971 about a plan by Mr Donald Fraser of Lindfield (NSW) to retain the tramway around Lake Wendouree and use Sturt St. as well as Ripon St. Item has map (see image) showing the proposed route and some comments about tramway museums, museums in general and static preservation. Part of the item in the first column is missing. Second cutting dated 3/5/1971 with headline about the possible revival of horse drawn trams in Ballarat. Item also looks at Council's Tourism Committee considerations for retaining trams in Ballarat, relaying lines, reconditioning overhead, looks at costs of running horse drawn trams versus electric trams. Quotes Cr. J.Chisholm, Committee chairman. 1072.2 - duplicate of second cutting added 26/2/2017 from donation of Ruth NelsonIn red ink in upper right hand corner of first cutting "28/4/71" and in upper left hand corner of second, in pencil, "3/5/71". On rear has various pencil marks from former use at perhaps Donor's employer, Ronaldson and Tippet. 1072.2 - in ink on top edge "Courier 3/5/71"trams, tramways, lake wendouree tramway, horse trams, museum establishment, tramway museums -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Move to Keep some trams for Tourists", 19/04/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc.Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. Clipping from the Courier, Ballarat, Monday April 19, 1971, titled "Move to Keep some trams for Tourists" front page as it gives the price (of 6 cents) and number of pages (16), with the article about the first positive move to establish a working tramway museum in Wendouree Parade as a historical feature and tourist attraction was made with the formation of a project committee yesterday. Covers the formation of the Lake Wendouree Tramways Museum Committee, 50 people attending the meeting at Brown Hill, mentions Mr. Maurice Calnin, Mr. C. (Bill) Jessup, (spelt Jessop) and gives notes on proposals, other similar museum and potentials. Item was spread over two pages, second part on page 13. Both sections have been cut out and pasted adjacent to each other. 1074.1 - photocopy of the article added 24/1/2008. Has the names of those elected highlighted in pink ink. 1074.2 - front page of The Courier. Note the report on the Victorian elections on the lower part of the cover. Item added and image updated 10/9/2013.On rear has various pencil marks from former use at perhaps Donor's employer, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, museum establishment, lake wendouree tramway, closure, btps -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Weapons Research Establishment Salisbury WRE Target Aircraft Group Jindivik Development Committee